The largest citizens bike race in the nation.
And don't be fooled. Many come for just one reason. To win.
Many, like 1060, come for the fun of surviving the fun.
Our house guest. Jonathan Page. Current U.S.A National Cyclocross Champion. And generally nice guy.
Former World Champion Gordon Singleton US National Champ Kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yaAwPKmQUr
Click on the link for a quick Paris 2 Ancaster video.
Trying to get some "Bauer Power" to rub off.
Depart.
Keeping my eyes on the prize. The prize being not to crash out.
The race being pattern off the Paris-Roubaix. The famous "Hell of the North" The European one day classic.
Slip slidin' away.
Slip slidin' away.
The P2A crosses over everything from gravel roads, single track bush trail, farm lanes, paved sections, old rail trails, goat paths, ....
Even a few seasonal creeks as a result of the previous weeks rain.
Most all but the cobbles of Belgium.
When one comes through any given section were hundreds have passed just before, you pay the muddy price.
Like in the pro peleton, best stay in the front of the bunch. Especially if it involves a thousand riders.
The more than one mudslide living up to their reputation.
Here's mud in your eye, nose, mouth, ear, toucie,....
What a great bike True North Hugh put together for me.
For the P2A, I go from my touring to cross trim.
If all this shall becomes to much one day, might just strap on my panniers and make it my personal two day event.
Passed more than a couple of beautiful places where I won't have a problem pitching my tent for the night.
(this way I could finish the ride up Martin rd.(the vicious climb to the finish) in my own pain and quiet.)
(this way I could finish the ride up Martin rd.(the vicious climb to the finish) in my own pain and quiet.)
Rode the last couple of meters patiently. Then sprinted once across the line.
Had places to go.
Looking much to clean for this apres photo. Didn't lay her down today.
Nice photo credits :RACEDAYRUSH
Ivan Rupes Photography
BLAZING SADDLES
Hedley Lamarr: Repeat after me: I...
Men: I...
Hedley Lamarr: ...your name...
Men: ...your name...
Hedley Lamarr: [to himself] Shmucks.
[continues aloud]
Hedley Lamarr: ...pledge allegiance...
Men: ...pledge allegiance...
Hedley Lamarr: ...to Hedley Lamarr...
Men: ...to Hedy Lamarr...
Hedley Lamarr: THAT'S *HEDLEY*!
Men: That's Hedley!
Hedley Lamarr: ...and to the evil...
Men: ...and to the evil...
Hedley Lamarr: ...for which he stands.
Men: ...for which he stands.
Hedley Lamarr: Now go do... that voodoo... that YOU do... SO WELL...!
[Men shoot at the sky in joy and ride off]
COMING NEXT: ON THE RUN WITH, WELL ALMOST, MY DAUGHTER.
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